Risk Services - Senior Associate - Sustainability Climate & Nature

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

PwC’s Sustainability, Climate & Nature (SC&N) team helps organisations to look at the bigger picture, by striking a balance between staying competitive, driving innovation and preserving our natural environment. We have a multi-disciplinary advisory offering that encompasses climate and nature-related risks, opportunities and disclosures, sustainable supply chains, decarbonisation, sustainability and ESG strategy, with strong links into PwC’s globally leading sustainability and climate change network.

Kia Ora,

It’s a great time to be joining PwC New Zealand - a community of solvers that lead with the heart and live by our values. Join us and make a meaningful impact while working with cutting-edge tech.

Ngā Kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role

PwC’s Sustainability, Climate & Nature (SC&N) team helps organisations to look at the bigger picture, by striking a balance between staying competitive, driving innovation and preserving our natural environment. We have a multi-disciplinary advisory offering that encompasses climate and nature-related risks, opportunities and disclosures, sustainable supply chains, decarbonisation, sustainability and ESG strategy, with strong links into PwC’s globally leading sustainability and climate change network.

Our team and passion continues to grow and as a result we are looking for a Senior Associate in our Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland office to help our clients navigate the world of sustainability and climate change. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Supporting public and private sector clients across New Zealand with the sustainability and climate change challenges they face today and anticipate encountering in the future.

• Helping to create authentic change and driving the New Zealand economy in a sustainable direction

• Client relationship management and the execution of project plans and deliverables

• Assessment and management of project risks and commercial targets

• Fostering our inclusive working environment and enhancing our culture of continuous development both in project work and coaching

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience

As a Senior Associate within the Sustainability & Climate Change team, you will have:

• 3+ years professional experience in either a consulting role or a sustainability-focused role within a private or public sector organisation.

• A detailed understanding of the New Zealand sustainable business landscape

• A detailed understanding of the New Zealand regulatory landscape with respect to climate change

• Understanding of global sustainability reporting and disclosure frameworks (TCFD, TNFD GRI, SASB, SDGs, Integrated Reporting, etc)

• Awareness of key sustainability and climate change issues including the science of climate change, sustainable supply chain and procurement considerations, climate change risks, green economy transition, global regulatory and political considerations etc

• Nature-related experience including use of geospatial tools and international frameworks

• ETS and carbon management knowledge, including GHGs

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

• Unrivalled level of access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms, where you’ll be enabled by cutting-edge technology.

• An annual cash contribution to spend on items or activities that support your wellness.

• PwC shows care to employees by providing life and income protection as part of our total remuneration package.

• PwC's paid parental leave applies to all parents regardless of gender, so all our employees can be involved with raising their children

• Enhanced leave capabilities - an opportunity to purchase additional leave and two staff recognition days available each year.

• Digital upskilling through our Digital Academy.

Mo te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?

With PwC, you’ll belong to a whānau, a community of problem solvers, where differences are embraced. We empower you with the technology, coaching, flexibility and trust needed to make a meaningful difference, while supporting you to be your authentic self each day. We’re committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce because we know it’s only by working together that we can realise the potential of our people, clients and society. https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No